Met Dept denies rumours of heavy thunderstorm

THE Brunei Darussalam Meteorological Department (Met Dept) has denied rumours regarding heavy thunderstorm expected to affect the whole country which are being spread via the WhatsApp mobile application and social media sites.

“We would like to remind the general public not to disseminate any unverified weather information through social media which may cause panic and restlessness,” stated the department in a press release.

“Our department shall continue to monitor the weather conditions closely and will issue appropriate weather advisories or warnings, as and when necessary.”

For the latest weather updates, the public can contact the Duty Meteorological Forecaster at the Forecast Office, Weather Services Division, Brunei International Airport through the Weather Line 114 or 2345567, or they can visit the department’s website at www.met.gov.bn, added the release.